Creatine and bloat?

**CerpinTaxt** · 11-17-2011, 08:45 PM

I just ran the tough mudder this past weekend and afterwards i was wondering if creatine would be beneficial for endurance the next time I run one of these monster mud runs. I was wondering if mono bloats you to the point of the added water weight negating the extra endurance your muscles get? Or is the amount of water you hold while on negligible?

**Armykid93** · 11-18-2011, 01:03 AM

the amount of water weight ive gained from creatine is a lot but thats because I trained for maximum mass while I was using it. If you are training for endurance while using it I think it will benefit you greatly and no I dont think you will gain an immense amount of weight from the water.

**stpete** · 11-18-2011, 05:26 AM

When i use it @ 5gms in the morning and 5gms before afternoon workout, i don't have any bloat issues at all.

**CerpinTaxt** · 11-18-2011, 09:29 AM

Awsome guys, thanks

**jypoll** · 11-18-2011, 11:40 AM

creatine will probably help more for endurance than it will for strength, so it will absolutely help you

**Recusant** · 11-18-2011, 05:05 PM

Correct me if i'm wrong, won't it also help with recovery?

I've used it in cycles before and found that when i was loading, i got some gut aches, but not after. Maybe it's a lot to do with how much you take.

**l2elapse** · 11-18-2011, 05:11 PM

i know many love CM but give Kre-Alkalyn a try..its amazing with no bloat

**Armykid93** · 11-19-2011, 09:20 PM

Originally Posted by Recusant

Correct me if i'm wrong, won't it also help with recovery?

I've used it in cycles before and found that when i was loading, i got some gut aches, but not after. Maybe it's a lot to do with how much you take.

Creatine will always help with recovery, it makes you less sore and prevents DOMS. Now I dont know if it actually helps repair your muscles. I cant remember if it does that but I think it probably does.

**Armykid93** · 11-19-2011, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by l2elapse

i know many love CM but give Kre-Alkalyn a try..its amazing with no bloat

Kre alkalyn is the absolute best. It is the only creatine ill use anymore and at Sports Nutrition Center its only like 37 bucks for a 4 month bottle. CM isnt honestly very good compared to it. I have used both. Check out their website, its like a bodybuilders super store and its way cheap
Sportsnutritioncenter.com

**AaronJM1984** · 11-21-2011, 03:15 PM

creatine will definately help with endurance...most guys I know claim it bloats their gut, I never seem to notice that though.

**Ashop** · 11-21-2011, 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by stpete

When i use it @ 5gms in the morning and 5gms before afternoon workout, i don't have any bloat issues at all.

I use 5 grams daily total and have no bloat problems either.

**dec11** · 11-21-2011, 09:04 PM

Originally Posted by stpete

When i use it @ 5gms in the morning and 5gms before afternoon workout, i don't have any bloat issues at all.

i take 5grms daily and stay on year round, no probs with it at all

Originally Posted by Armykid93

Creatine will always help with recovery, it makes you less sore and prevents DOMS. Now I dont know if it actually helps repair your muscles. I cant remember if it does that but I think it probably does.

Nope it doesnt, its energy system based and has no direct effect on muscle tissue

**Armykid93** · 11-23-2011, 01:37 AM

I stand corrected. Thanks for the info.

**TheMemoryRemains** · 12-05-2011, 05:36 AM

Overall, creatines good for builking and dieting. Mass and endurance.

If your taking the right amount, then it wont affect your endurance in a negative way.